Paid Film Training Program
Rock Island, IL
Ready to kick-start a career in the entertainment industry?
Then apply for the PAID Fresh Films Accelerated Training Program to advance your skills and your connections to access jobs in the rapidly growing film, TV, and media production industries. The program uses hands-on production training, guest speakers and mentorship from Sony, NBC, Fremantle, and more, and workforce skills sessions to get you job and industry ready.
This is a competitive training program with limited spots.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must be an Illinois resident ages 18-29
- You must have graduated High School (can be in college or the workforce)
- You do not need previous filmmaking experience
- You must have a passion for film and be able to commit to the full training program from January to June (see timeline below).
- Must apply before December 11th (freshfilms.org/IL)
Internship runs as follows:
- Runs Tuesday & Thursday from Jan 12th to May 18th 6–8pm
- Additional dates TBD for studio tours, meet & greets and industry training sessions. Please note that some of these sessions may take place in early June.
As part of the training program, you will:
- Produce 4 projects to add to your portfolio
- Have an opportunity to work on-set of a TV or Film production to gain your IMDb credit
- Make industry connections via studio tours and speaker sessions
- Sharpen your resume and interview skills to access internships & jobs
- Be paid an $600 stipend for completion of program (plus additional $180 if you do the summer internship)
Spots are very limited. Application Deadline is December 11th!
YOU MUST APPLY @ www.freshfilms.org/IL
Skills Required
- Illinois residency
- Age 18–29
- High school graduation
- Passion for film
- Commitment to the full training program from January through June
- Application submitted by December 11
- Previous filmmaking experience
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